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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1921
Page
7
Mr and Mrs P. J. Sullivan motored to Pascoag Rhode Island where they were guests of Mr and Mrs James Dewrie for the weekend.
Miss Elizabeth and Agnes Dee spent the week end with friends at a house party at Houghs Neck. Flower Sunday will be observed at First Parish Church of Concord Sunday June 12. Elia Teabo of Carlisle notes the wedding of her daughter Mattie Alfreda Teabo to George Irving Otterson on Saturday June 18. Boy Scouts of Troop 3 Stoneham Mass plan to visit Concord July 2 3 and 4 with canoe camping along the river.
The Sunday Globe reports Concord Junction Troop 1 won more events than any troop at the Concord Scout Field Day held the prior Saturday. Hudson Troop 2 acted independently but did not enter teams in several contests and was miscredited with a joint effort. A rescue spectacular used Scout Fletcher Adams inside a burning shack and Scout Montague lifting him out, with Troop 1 officers guiding the fire drill and fire truck operated by a city driver.
Concord Troop 1 received a note from the Massachusetts Near East Relief director thanking them for raising 51.35 through pasteboard banks placed in Concord Centre stores.
Rev E N Atiyeh, pastor of the Congregational church, has tendered his resignation to the executive board with effects in three months or sooner. He has led the church for two years, under which membership, finances, and overall participation have grown. his departure is met with regret by church members.
Newly elected officers of Earl Kitchiner I Sons of St George will be installed Monday evening June 13 at a regular meeting. Clement Sutton of Somerville district deputy will be in charge of installation. A class of six candidates will receive the degree and past presidents jewels will be presented. A collation will follow. The committee includes Albert Axford Bert Taylor Jesse Billet Joseph Parkin and Vovella Cuttell.
William Hayward reports a home garden club of nine boys formed Friday. The club will cultivate gardens at their homes under county supervision. Frost devastated apple pear peach and cherry crops in the region, promising a poor fall harvest. Strawberry blossoms, damaged by frost, are reblooming.
A whist party sponsored by Loyal Assabet lodge, M A, at Masonic Hall Wednesday evening drew a large attendance. Prizes awarded to Ladies: first Mrs John Sundeland, consolation Mrs Edward Puffer. Gents: first Richard Palmer, consolation George Brown. Arrangements by Albert Axford, Nathanie Davis, Joseph Brown. Mr and Mrs Harry Burnham and William Hayward spent Sunday at Revere Beach.
Concord Junction beat Maynard 9 to 7 at Crowe park in a tense afternoon contest. Maynard outhit but damaged by errors in key innings, with Cadigan relieving Flynn and King umpiring. O’Brien, Marsden and Hayes led the visitors with multiple hits as Morrill battled for a win amid sharp fielding by Hayes.
Manager Joe White prepares Maynard for a Thursday game at Concord Junction to even a previous loss. Morgan likely catches with a college pitcher on the mound. Next Saturday Maynard hosts Wakefield town team at Crowe Park. Sunday Maynard plays West Newton CGC at 3 15 p m with Kane and Merrill pitching.
John Donahue son of Mr and Mrs James Donahue completed his second year at Suffolk Law School this week. A Maynard High graduate, he works as a stenographer in Boston and aims to complete a four year evening law program. He closed the term with high standing in the class.
Advertisement fragment notes a store at 81 Main GT near Richardson's Brug Store equipped with X Ray and telephone 272 W. The clipped text implies a local business listing or promo for X ray services or equipment. No additional context or dates provided.
The Municipal Light board contracted with the R L Wilson Co for enlarging and rebuilding the boiler house and with the F E Earle Co of New Bedford for steam piping and connections. The two contracts total about 24 000 dollars, plus the boilers bring the project to 43 000 dollars, under original estimates. The new plant will be in operation before fall and aims to add facilities with minimal impact on the carrying charge.
The 1921 Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows present Europe’s Great Animal Show as part of a vast program in Lowell on Friday June 24. The circus touts twenty six elephants, four steel arenas, tiger and lion acts, seals, dogs, monkeys, camels and more, with 600 performers and 100 clowns.
Chelmsford Ginger Ale makers held a recipe contest offering 35 25 and 15 dollar prizes and a case of beverages. Over a hundred entries were submitted with many promising blends. A free folder of prize recipes is available by writing The Ginger Ale People Chelmsford Massachusetts.
The First Parish Chapter of the Unitarian Laymen's League opens its 1921 season at Lincoln Unitarian Church public service on Sunday June 5 at 7 45 pm. Daniel Fenn son of Dean Fenn of Harvard Divinity School will preach.
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